December
 | Negombo Beach Festival The festival will be based around themed beach activities varying from traditional fishing activities, dolphin watching, family activities, water based activities to the highlight of the festival which would be a beach rave which has proven to be the most attractive method to attract visitors to festivals of this nature. In addition to beach activities there would be various activities happening on the streets such as road side restaurants, bars, festival transport services which will provide excursions to historic sites of the city.For more information visit www.feelnegombo.com |
| Sri Lanka Tourism together with all stakeholders will be celebrating the 40th anniversary of NHR – Bentota from 18 th to 20 th December 2009. For more information see http://www.sltda.lk/bentota_anniversary | |
 | Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day (2009-12-31 To 2009-12-31) Unduvap (full moon Poya day in December) Arrival of the Bo-tree sapling. This was brought to Sri Lanka from India by Buddhist Theri Sanghamitta, and it is this very tree that is venerated by Buddhists in Anuradhapura. It is also the oldest documented tree in the world. Sanghamitta Theri established the Bhikkhuni Sasana (the Order of Nuns). |
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 | ADAM`S Peak (2008-12-31 To 2009-04-01) Hatton Adam`s Peak or Sri Pada is an important pilgrim site. The devotees of many religions climb the mountain to invoke blessings. Buddhists believe the impression on the summit is the footprint of the Buddha. Sripada is the 4th highest mountain of Sri Lanka and it takes 4-5 hours to reach the peak by foot. The mountain is also named as Samanola Kanda or Butterfly Mountain. The area is rich in biodiversity and surrounded by the Peak Wilderness Sanctuary. The pilgrimage season starts on Unduvap Poya from December to May. |
 | Christmas Day (2009-12-25 To 2009-12-25) Sri Lanka is home for many Christians who celebrate Christmas in grand style. The festival season is marked by street decorations in many places of the city. Christmas carols are common and most of the major corporate companies customarily throw Christmas parties, especially on the eve of Christmas. City hotels plan Christmas programmes ahead and hold gala dinner dances on the eve of Christmas. Most of the churches also hold mid-night mass on the eve of Christmas. It is a public and bank holiday. |
 | Dawn of New Year (2008-12-31 To 2009-01-01) Traditional activities on New Year Eve include dinner dances, partying till dawn, firecrackers. Most of the hotels in the country will host events to celebrate the New Year. Churches hold mid-night mass on the eve of New Year |
 | National Bird Month (2009-12-01 To 2009-12-31) Sri Lanka is home to many colorful birds. Over 400 birds including 33 endemics and 200 migrants have been observed on Sri Lankan soil. The Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka (FOGSL) the national affiliate of BirdLife International declared the month of December as the National Bird Month. December is the peak of the Bird. Migration season and will record the highest number of birds.Many activities are being organised to educate the public on the subject of birds . Participants can simply go out bird-watching to as many places as possible. This data can be fed online and will be later analyzed and used for conservation purposes. Organized by: Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka (FOGSL) Visit: www.fogsl.lk |
The Galle Film Festival - 2nd - 6th December Supported by Sri Lanka Tourist promotion Board and the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka, the Galle Film Festival will open with Sri Lankan film director Vimukthi Jayasunderas film ‘Ahasin Wetei’ one of the main competitors at this years Venice Film Festival. The festivalwill also premier number of International and South Asian films along with the directors and cast. For more information visit www.youtube.com/user/usemabassysrilanka#play/uploads | |
